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02-25-2016, 06:35 PM
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Stop only if you want a hassle !
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02-25-2016, 06:45 PM
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So your not sure either.
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Oh! Im sure. I know what I have to do where I live.
But, when I post it, all I get is flack.
So... Find out what has to be done in your area.
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02-25-2016, 06:51 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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According to my communications with the MD State Highway Administration, it's Maryland information is technically wrong in that link.
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Originally Posted by Delco Bobby
I saw signs on the road in MD last week. I believe they stated Any vehicle over 5 tons had to pull in. The station I passed was closed and I am just under 5 tons so I scooted by.
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"just under 5 tons" - actual weights? or GVWR? Maryland's rules are for GVWR, not for actual weights. It was one of the things that I asked - because in my truck and with the family, we come in around 9,000 lbs.
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Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Same thing entering Calif.....and they can inspect.....they really check boats
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They do really check. When we came through, he put a traffic cone behind the camper, wheel chocks in front of and behind the wheels, had my wife put it in park, and then scooted around underneath on a creeper. Once he was satisfied, he undid everything and gave us a clean bill of health.
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02-25-2016, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Western AZ
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I would be more than happy to gang up on anyone that gives someone flack that is trying to help.
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02-25-2016, 07:05 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Originally Posted by ependydad
According to my communications with the MD State Highway Administration, it's Maryland information is technically wrong in that link.
"just under 5 tons" - actual weights? or GVWR? Maryland's rules are for GVWR, not for actual weights. It was one of the things that I asked - because in my truck and with the family, we come in around 9,000 lbs.
They do really check. When we came through, he put a traffic cone behind the camper, wheel chocks in front of and behind the wheels, had my wife put it in park, and then scooted around underneath on a creeper. Once he was satisfied, he undid everything and gave us a clean bill of health.
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I'd have to stop with just me in the truck as I am sitting... GVWR is 11k.
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02-25-2016, 07:07 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Originally Posted by doc73
I'd have to stop with just me in the truck as I am sitting... GVWR is 11k.
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Yup, 12,300 for me.
Mind you, I don't stop- towing or not.
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02-25-2016, 07:12 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Originally Posted by ependydad
Yup, 12,300 for me.
Mind you, I don't stop- towing or not.
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Neither do I...
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02-25-2016, 07:12 PM
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Do I have to pull into Weigh Scales
Manitoba states:
With my truck and trailer both over 10k.
I must have class 3 license.
My truck has to be inspected yearly.
I must enter weigh scales.
I can be fined, for being over gvwr of truck or trailer.
Amount of fine, depends on how much over. Goes by the KG.
This is what I have been told by both the Rcmp and the Manitoba highways dot.
I will note: I have not had a chance to drive by a scale yet. Just none on my normal campground route.
I have no idea what they will do, if I actually pulled in.
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02-25-2016, 07:36 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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BC an option?
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02-26-2016, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 145
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Subscribed
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02-26-2016, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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I pulled into one once when we first started RVing and was told to get the hell out. Haven't pulled in since.
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02-26-2016, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: White Rock BC
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No .......To RVs on Government weigh scales.
No requirement to stop at a weigh scale with an RV. VERY occasionally they will do a special campaign for safety check, legal weights. I've seen it once here in BC in 10 years.
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2012 F150 S/crew 4X4 6.2L 6Spd Tow Max Firestone airbags. 2011 28RKS Wildcat. Yamaha 3000iseb Gen.
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02-26-2016, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: New York
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Not in most states, you need to learn to READ the signs as like Florida/California will make you pull into the scales (there are signs stating such) and for the most part it is a pass through and not looking for weight, BUT there is a some noise from states that are looking into the choice of making it mandatory, and if that happens it might change, but only time will tell when and what this really means.
So like all state laws you as the driver are FULLY responsible to know and or read the signs on the roadway to know if you are to do or not do something.
Oh let me just say a large number of folks think there is no state that require a CDL for using or driving a rv, while it is true you will NOT need a cdl to drive and rv but some states do have you get and pass a additional driving test for driving an rv, like Pennsylvania, California, New York is working on a new law and many others. So change is on the way as rving becomes more and more popular, so just be warned!
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02-26-2016, 06:58 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Have a noncommercial cdl or ncdl in PA.
As soon as they can find a way to tax it they will make the changes.
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02-26-2016, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: New York
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That is the rule/law, this is what drives everyone nuts they are written in circles that only a lawyer can read and understand.
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02-26-2016, 07:00 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silverback 35ts
That is the rule/law, this is what drives everyone nuts they are written in circles that only a lawyer can read and understand.
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They certainly are.
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02-26-2016, 07:05 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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will be entering Calif next Thursday......will let you know 'bout the ' bug station"....on I 10
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02-26-2016, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
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DOT will have to come get me, I have no plans to stop. When I drove a commercial vehicle I dodged all the scales anyway and I ran two log books
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02-26-2016, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spock123
DOT will have to come get me, I have no plans to stop. When I drove a commercial vehicle I dodged all the scales anyway and I ran two log books
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02-26-2016, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spock123
DOT will have to come get me, I have no plans to stop. When I drove a commercial vehicle I dodged all the scales anyway and I ran two log books
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Meant to say amen, I don't stop if I'm empty, they haven't come out and got me yet
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